About the Moorland Chat
The moorland chat, also known as the alpine chat or hill chat, is a species of songbird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is endemic to the eastern Afromontane. It lives at high altitudes on moors and grassland, usually above 3,400 m (11,100 ft), but can live as low as 2,100 m (6,900 ft). It has a short tail and long legs. It is bold and will approach people.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae) |
| Species | Pinarochroa sordida |
| Species Codes | moocha1, MOCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moorland Chat belong to?
The Moorland Chat (Pinarochroa sordida) belongs to the Old World Flycatchers family (Muscicapidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Moorland Chat?
The moorland chat, also known as the alpine chat or hill chat, is a species of songbird in the Old World flycatcher family. It is endemic to the eastern Afromontane. It lives at high altitudes on moors and grassland, usually above 3,400 m (11,100 ft), but can live as low as 2,100 m (6,900 ft). It ha...
Where can I report a Moorland Chat sighting?
You can log sightings of Moorland Chat on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moocha1, or on iNaturalist.
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